Rackspace Technology has announced the debut of Rackspace OpenStack Flex, a new enterprise-ready, shared cloud offering designed to simplify hybrid cloud adoption. Built on the proven OpenStack framework and backed by 24x7x365 expert support, OpenStack Flex provides secure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) while bridging the gap between dedicated and multi-tenant cloud environments. In a landscape where hybrid cloud is the new norm, Rackspace’s latest solution empowers enterprises with agility, compliance, and freedom from vendor lock-in — delivering a scalable, cost-effective platform for critical workloads.
Subtopics and Highlights:
1. Why OpenStack Flex? Meeting the Modern Enterprise Cloud Demand
As the co-founder of OpenStack alongside NASA, Rackspace leverages deep open-source cloud expertise to deliver a platform that aligns with today’s hybrid cloud transformation trends. According to IDC, over 80% of cloud buyers plan to modernize their estates — with hybrid strategies leading the way.
OpenStack Flex supports this shift by offering:
- Open-source flexibility
- Dedicated performance with shared-resource efficiency
- Enhanced hybrid cloud control without vendor constraints
2. Features Designed for Hybrid Cloud Success
Rackspace OpenStack Flex is enriched with capabilities that ensure enterprise-grade performance and resilience:
- High Availability and Fault Tolerance: Ensures business continuity with integrated backup and disaster recovery.
- Integrated Orchestration: Simplifies app lifecycle management across operating systems, VMs, and containers.
- Cost Management Tools: Delivers predictable TCO with the benefits of license-free, open-source cloud infrastructure.
- Scalability & Flexibility: Rapid scaling capabilities that adapt to evolving business workloads.
3. Security, Compliance, and Enterprise Confidence
Enterprises need more than performance — they require trust, control, and compliance. OpenStack Flex delivers:
- Industry-leading security standards
- Support for compliance frameworks critical for regulated industries
- Unified governance across cloud assets with full operational transparency
“Rackspace OpenStack Flex makes managing workloads across the hybrid cloud landscape easier than ever,” said Lance Weaver, Chief Product and Technology Officer of Rackspace Private Cloud. “Our team of experts is committed to delivering Fanatical Support every step of the way.”
4. Avoiding Vendor Lock-In: Open Source with Flexibility
One of the standout benefits of OpenStack Flex is its open-source foundation, which eliminates the constraints of proprietary cloud ecosystems. With this offering:
- Businesses retain control over their data and environments
- The platform remains adaptable and portable across multi-cloud or on-prem environments
- Organizations stay aligned with community-driven innovation
5. Around-the-Clock Enterprise-Level Support
OpenStack Flex is not just about infrastructure — it’s about partnership. Rackspace ensures success through:
- 24x7x365 support from OpenStack-certified experts
- Ongoing performance monitoring and infrastructure maintenance
- Guidance throughout the cloud adoption journey
This ensures enterprises can stay focused on innovation while Rackspace handles operational complexity.
Rackspace OpenStack Flex represents a timely evolution in hybrid cloud services — delivering the power of open-source infrastructure with the support and operational rigor enterprises demand. As organizations accelerate their hybrid strategies and seek cost-effective, scalable, and secure solutions, Rackspace’s new offering stands as a trusted platform for transformation.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, openness, agility, and reliability are no longer optional — they are foundational. With OpenStack Flex, Rackspace delivers all three.
